By: blackcinemaconnection January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Ruth Negga, Sundance Film Festival, Tessa ThompsonLeave a Comment

Passing

Release Date: 1/30/21; Sundance Film Festival Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Rebecca Hall Studio(s): AUM Group, Film4, Flat Five Productions, Forest Whitaker’s Significant Productions, Gamechanger Films, Picture Films, Sweet Tomato Films, TGCK Partners, XRM Media. Running Time: 98 mins. Cast: Tessa Thompson as Irene Redfield, Ruth Negga as Clare Kendry, André Holland as Brian Redfield, Alexander…

By: blackcinemaconnection November 21, 2020January 24, 2021 Upcoming FilmsAndra Day, Biography, Evan Ross, featured, Trevante Rhodes, Tyler James WilliamsLeave a Comment

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

a/k/a Billie Release Date: 2/26/21; Hulu Genre: Drama/Biography Rating: NR Director: Lee Daniels Studio(s): Paramount Pictures Running Time: TBD Cast: Andra Day as Billie Holiday; Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher; Garrett Hedlund as Harry J. Anslinger; Tyler James Williams as Lester ‘Prez’ Young; Natasha Lyonne as Tallulah Bankhead; Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Roslyn; Evan Ross as Sam…

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsChadwick Boseman, featured, Netflix, Viola DavisLeave a Comment

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Release Date: 12/18/20 Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: George C. Wolfe Studio(s): Netflix Running Time: 93 mins. Cast: Viola Davis as Ma Rainey; Chadwick Boseman as Levee; Glynn Turman as Toledo; Colman Domingo as Cutler; Michael Potts as Slow Drag; Taylour Paige as Dussie Mae; Jonny Coyne as Sturdyvant; Jeremy Shamos as Irvin; Dusan Brown…

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film Festival, Clifton Powell, featured, Roger Guenveur SmithLeave a Comment

The Available Wife

Release Date: 12/17/20 UMC (Original Release – 8/22/20; American Black Film Festival) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Jamal Hill Studio(s): Available Wife, Luna Ray Films, MegaMind Media, BondIt Media Capital Running Time: 100 mins. Cast: KJ Smith (Nicole), Roger Guenveur Smith (Walter), Clifton Powell (Mitchell), Anwan Glover (Soshi), Terayle Hill (Kingston), Angel Love (Alecia), Brave Williams…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020December 8, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter, Tyrin TurnerLeave a Comment

Fatale

Release Date: 12/18/20; In Theaters (Limited) Genre: Drama/Thriller Rating: NR Director: Deon Taylor Studio(s): Hidden Empire Film Group, Lionsgate Running Time: Unknown Cast: Michael Ealy (Derrick Tyler), Hilary Swank (Detective Valerie Quinlan), Mike Colter (Rafe Grimes), Danny Pino (Carter Haywood), Tyrin Turner (Tyrin Abenathy), Sam Daly (Officer Stallman), David Hoflin (Officer Lowe), Damarius Lewis (Tracie Tyler).…

By: blackcinemaconnection December 25, 2019November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsAja Naomi King, featured, Nnamdi Asomugha, Sundance Film Festival, Tessa ThompsonLeave a Comment

Sylvie’s Love

a/k/a Sylvie Release Date: 12/25/20; Amazon (Original Release – 1/27/20 – Sundance Film Festival) Genre: Drama/Romance Rating: PG-13 Director: Eugene Ashe Studio(s): Iam21 Entertainment Running Time: 114 mins. Cast: Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Eva Longoria, Aja Naomi King, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Jemima Kirke Story: The jazz is smooth and the air sultry in the New York summer…

Upcoming Films

The following is a list of upcoming Black films. These titles are expected to be released in any one or combination of formats including theatrical release, DVD/Blu-Ray, direct-to-video (including video-on-demand and streaming), made-for TV/Cable, Limited Series or to be previewed at national film festivals. JANUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 MARCH 2021 MAY 2021 AUGUST 2021

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. In Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for…

Black Cinema Databank

The purpose of this databank is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

Valentine’s Date

By: blackcinemaconnection January 9, 2021

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Release Date: 1/19/21; DVD Genre: Comedy Rating: NR Director: Bryan G. Thompson Studio(s): Maverick Entertainment Running Time: 92 mins. Cast: Kathy Thomas-Aldrich, Bryan G. Thompson. Story: A couple desperate to get divorced must survive the craziest weekend of their lives to gain their freedom from each other. Source(s): Maverick Entertainment. Trailer:

Snow Black

By: blackcinemaconnection January 9, 2021January 9, 2021

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Release Date: 1/12/21; DVD Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Robert D. Parham Studio(s): Maverick Entertainment Running Time: 84 mins. Cast: Sarah Buckner, Robert Parham, Ron Van Clief, Shania Brown, Gloria Hendry. Story: Sarah Camden, a special operations soldier with PTSD, returns home to bury her mother. She realizes that she has to rid her hometown of gangs, drugs…

On The Count Of Three

By: blackcinemaconnection January 9, 2021January 9, 2021

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Release Date: 1/29/21; Sundance Film Festival Genre: Comedy Rating: NR Director: Jerrod Carmichael Studio(s): Valparaiso Pictures, Werner Entertainment, Sundance Film Festival. Running Time: TBP Cast: Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Tiffany Haddish, J.B. Smoove, Lavell Crawford, Henry Winkler. Story: Two guns. Two best friends. And a pact to end their lives when the day is done. Source(s): …

Outside The Wire

By: blackcinemaconnection January 9, 2021

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Release Date: 1/15/21; Netflix Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Rating: R Director: Mikael Håfström Studio(s): 42, Automatik Entertainment, Inspire Entertainment, Leeding Media, Netflix, Pioneer Stilking Films Running Time: 94 mins. Cast: Anthony Mackie, Damson Idris, Emily Beecham. Story: In the near future, a drone pilot sent into a war zone finds himself paired with a top-secret android officer on a…

12 Days of Christmas: Day 1 – The Preacher’s Wife

By: blackcinemaconnection December 25, 2020December 23, 2020

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Release Date: 12/13/96 Genre: Drama/Fantasy Rating: PG Director: Penny Marshall Studio(s): Mundy Lane Entertainment, Parkway Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Co., Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures, American Broadcasting Company (ABC). Running Time: 123 mins. Cast: Denzel Washington (Dudley), Whitney Houston (Julia Biggs), Courtney B. Vance (Reverend Henry Biggs), Gregory Hines (Joe Hamilton), Jenifer Lewis (Margueritte Coleman), Loretta…

12 Days of Christmas: Day 2 – Throwback Holiday

By: blackcinemaconnection December 24, 2020December 23, 2020

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Release Date: 12/15/18; BET Genre: Comedy/Drama Rating: NR Director: Trey Haley Studio(s): Throwback Film, Tri Destined Studios, Deep C Digital, Black Waterhorse Running Time: 120 mins. Cast: Jennifer Freeman (Jacqueline Grant), Robert Ri’chard (Aaron Tucker), Rhyon Nicole Brown (Rosalyn Ross), Jean Elie (Daniel Grant), Vanessa Bell Calloway (Mildred Anderson), KJ Smith (Kimberly Wiggins), Vanessa Paul…